Before six minutes elapsed, with the Oilers down 2-0, Gretzky was in more unfamiliar territory: the penalty box. The career of the NHL's most prolific player began with a brutal first five minutes, a poignant reminder for however McDavid begins against the Blues.
"I didn't score the first goal in Oilers history, but I did take the first penalty," Gretzky said, laughing.

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Gretzky, now 54, said it took him approximately 40 games to feel comfortable in the NHL.